Nothing in this outfit is for sale. Nothing is currently available in stores, and most pieces are over two years old. Not only that, this is the end of summer and stores and full of booties and sweaters, not sundresses and sandals. So finding “similar” pieces is near impossible. But I’m sharing this outfit because… Continue Reading What I Wore: Not for Sale
Fall is back to school… and back to jeans! I have a few pairs that still work from last year, but you curvy girls know the most beloved denim often ends up being the most worn out and eventually unwearable denim. I was looking for some replacements, and some styles to update my wardrobe for… Continue Reading Recent Retail Hits and Misses: Denim Edition
Many have written me asking for a casual weekend look for fall. More polish than jeans and a tee shirt, more refined than leggings and a tunic. This capsule wardrobe is for you – weekend style refined. This capsule wardrobe is all about layering, so it can work now in late summer when it’s a… Continue Reading Capsule Wardrobe: Fall Weekend Style
Love your blog and always turn to it when looking for advice. I’m a young 48, 14/16, busty, and fun woman who is STRIKING OUT looking for a cocktail/wedding guest dress for this fall. I’m attending a wedding in early November. Saturday evening, cocktail attire. I want to wear something fun, fancy, and flattering. Tired,… Continue Reading What to Wear to a Winter Evening Wedding
I saw this dress arrive at Gwynnie Bee and immediately added it to my virtual closet. Then I saw it look so good on my friend Emily and look good on my friend Jamie and I was so anxious for it to finally arrive so I could enjoy it. Finally last week it arrived! Dress:… Continue Reading What I Wore: Kaleidoscope
Greetings from Santa Barbara! If you’re following me on Instagram you know I’m in California for a blogging conference as the guest of the beauty company L’Occitaine. It’s such a beautiful part of the country, I’ve never been here before. In fact, every other time I’ve been in California it’s been for short trips, less… Continue Reading What I Wore: On the Beach
When I got engaged, I was 27 and a size 12. Karl bought me a ring in a size 8 which fit perfectly in November 2002 when he proposed, but was a bit snug in the warmer months when hands swell. When I got engaged, I went on a diet. Actually, I went on a… Continue Reading With This Ring…
I saw dresses similar to these on Instagram, but they cost an insane amount of money and anyway they weren’t available in double-digit sizes. I was scrolling through ELOQUII and there is a similar dress, much lower in price, and available in a broad range of sizes. ELOQUII is constantly adding to their selection and… Continue Reading What I Wore: Tassels and Fringe
This season I’m really feeling the look of a fitted top with a high waist full or flared pant or skirt. I’m short waisted so I have avoided high waisted pants in the past… but now that I’m over 40 I care less about traditional figure flattery and more about having a great time getting… Continue Reading What I Wore: Party Pants